Singapore and Sydney-based Filipinos celebrate Philippine Independence together through TFC

In a rare opportunity, select Filipinos based in Sydney and Singapore celebrated the Philippine Independence together as they went live on TFC presents Sama Saya Kapamilya on NewsColored. The month-long celebration featuring Filipino organizations across the Asia Pacific goes by the hashtag: #PPE (Pinoy Pride Extravaganza). On its first episode last June 14, host KaladKaren was joined by the Philippine Community Council of New South Wales (PCC-NSW) and the Filipino community in Singapore with Rated J. While special guests include iWant Original ‘Malaya’ stars Zanjoe Marudo and Lovi Poe, plus the Kapamilya discoveries ‘iDolls’ Matty, Enzo, and Lucas.

PCC-NSW, the umbrella body of the Filipino organizations in the Australian State, was represented by Alric Bulseco, Espie Pogson, and Serna Ladia. Bulseco shared that their community holds grand celebrations twice a year – the Christmas festival towards the end of the year and the Philippine Independence every June. “As a matter of fact, back in 2013 our guest speaker was actually the Prime Minister of Australia,” he said, emphasizing the magnitude of these festivities. This year, amidst the restrictions, PCC-NSW together with the Philippine Consul General Ezzedin H. Tago and other community leaders held a Flag-raising Ceremony at the Rizal Park, Rooty Hill, New South Wales.

ABS-CBN inilunsad ang kampanyang “One Love, One Pinas” sa Araw ng Kalayaan

Bilang pagkilala at pagbibigay parangal sa mga natatatangi at magagandang katangian ng mga Pilipino, inilunsad ng ABS-CBN ang “One Love, One Pinas” nitong katatapos lamang na Philippine Independence Day celebrations noong June 12.

Inilunsad ng nangungunang Filipino-owned media at entertainment network ang multi-platform na kampanya sa taunang flag-raising ceremony nito kung saan ipinakita ang special video ng mga Pilipino sa iba’t-ibang bahagi ng Pilipinas na nagbabahagi ng pagmamahal at inspirasyon sa kani-kanilang paraan, ano man ang kanilang pinangalingan. Ang video ay napanood sa ABS-CBN TV 2 at sa labas ng Pilipinas via The Filipino Channel (TFC). 

TFC Celebrates the 120th Anniversary of Philippine Independence with the City of Carson

The City of Carson and the Philippine Independence Day Foundation present the 120th Philippine Independence Day celebration on Saturday, June 9, at the Veterans Park on 22400 S. Moneta Avenue. This commemorates the declaration of Philippine independence from Spain on June 12, 1898.

The whole day affair starts at 7:30 A.M. with a flag raising in front of Veterans Park. This will be followed by an ecumenical service led by Rev. Emmanuel Orendain, pastor of Calvary Presbyterian Church, and then a community mass celebrated by Rev. Father Albert Avenido of St.Philomena Catholic Church. There will then be the presentation of colors and the parade led by City of Carson Mayor Albert Robles.

The rest of the day will be dedicated to cultural and musical entertainment and various activities for the whole family.